A's End Loss Streak With Six-Game Spurt
The Kansas City Athletics surged from a six game skid to a six game win streak, taking three straight from the White Sox and three from the Twins to pull within seven games of first in the AL. Fj Charles led power with four homers in 38 at bats, Norm Siebern and Jerry Lumpe also homered, while Dick Howser led the league in steals with 19. Manager Hank Bauer credited pitching, defense, and speed for the turnaround.
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Reds Beat Pirates 6 5 in First Game of Two-Night Set
Jim Brosnan and Johnny Klippstein shut down late Pittsburgh rallies as Cincinnati ends a three game slide with a 6 5 win at Forbes Field. Joey Jay earned his 10th victory after a 14 hit Reds barrage including homers by Frank Robinson Don Blasingame and Chico Cardenas.
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Chico Cardenas
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Vada Pinson
McKinley and Osborne duPont Reach London Tennis Round
In London the London Grass Courts Championships saw Chuck McKinley of St. Ann Missouri and Margaret Osborne duPont of Joseph Oregon advance to the second round. Mike Neely of Atlanta and Frank Froehling of Coral Gables won first or second round matches as Rod Laver dominated Jean-Noel Grinda. Other Americans fell early including Eugene Scott.
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New York
Roger Becker
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Santa Monica
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Gwyn Thomas
Cleveland
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Margaret Warner
Wilmington
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Rod Laver
Australia
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France
Holdinsky Signed By Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers sign rookie halfback Holdinsky from West Virginia to a 1962 contract. The 5-11 175-pound back from Moundsville WV was the Packers 15th pick and averaged 4.1 yards per carry last season for the Mountaineers. He also ran sprint events for WVU track.
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Yale-Brown Football Rivalry Streak Overview
Yale and Brown began their football rivalry in 1880. Yale leads the series with 49 victories to 14 losses and three ties.
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Scholz Seeks German World Title in Light Heavy clash
Gustav Scholz nicknamed Bubi heads to Olympic Stadium in Berlin to fight Harold Johnson for the light heavyweight crown. Max Schmeling watches ringside as the only German world champion to date, while Johnson vows to defend his title after a 15 round win over Doug Jones.
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Doug Jones
Philadelphia
Ridan and Arlington Workout Among Fastest
Ridan, a 3-year-old colt owned by Mrs. Moody Jolly, ran a mile in 1:34 3-5 at Arlington Park with Manuel Yeaza aboard. The track record stands at 1:33 4-5 set by Bluescape in the Warren Wright Handicap last summer. Aidan targets the Warren Wright event, now at a mile and an eighth this year.
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IAAF Joins AAU Track Fight Over Sanction Rules
The IAAF warned foreign athletes about competing in non sanctioned meets as the NCAA AAU dispute continues. Officials from NCAA AAU and IAAF debated rules while the US indoor circuit aligns with AAU. A July 5 deadline looms for AAU to join the federation and begin Sept 1 operations.
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Baseball’s Top Ten Home Runs and Runs Batted In List
Baseball’s top ten home run leaders include Wagner 18 and 16 listed players Wool, Kille, Landis, and Kaline among others. Runs batted in leaders show Robinson and Siebern tied at 49 with Cepeda and Mays close behind, highlighting strong seasons across multiple teams.
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Aaron's grand slam powers Braves to 7-1 win over Mets
Hank Aaron hit a tape measure grand slam into the left center bleachers for Milwaukee as he drove in five runs in a 7-1 win at the Polo Grounds. Bob Shaw pitched a complete game for his ninth victory in 11 decisions, fanning 11 while allowing seven straight Mets losses. Aaron added two singles to raise his average to .325.
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Ex U S Open Champion George Sargent Dies at 79
Ex U S Open champion and former PGA president George Sargent died after a long illness in Atlanta. A native of England, he won the 1909 U S Open at Englewood New Jersey setting the Open record and later led the PGA from 1921 to 1926. He served 15 years as pro at East Lake Golf Club and fathered 10 children, with son Harold also becoming PGA president.
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New Orleans May Be Next AFL Expansion Bid
The AFL expansion committee chair indicated New Orleans will join the league at a Boston meeting. Lamar Hunt will visit New Orleans Tuesday to review the bid, saying the expansion will proceed if the city’s representations hold.
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1962 All American golf team named with honors
In Durham North Carolina coaches announced the 1962 National Collegiate Golf Tournament selections naming three squads of six players each and twelve honorable mentions. The third team includes Pete Byer of Marshall University and other players were listed.
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Marshall University
Orioles Eye Early Position Battles in Bluefield Camp
In Bluefield camp for Orioles, manager Billy Hunter narrows a field of 2 to 3 contenders per starting spot as workouts continue. Pitchers lag due to conditioning, while intra-squad games resume with contests around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable outfield hopefuls include De Southern, John Riddle, Rex Peters, Charles Aikens, and Stanley, with others from Campbell College and WVU contributing promising signs. Rod Thorn, WVU star, may sign after finishing his senior year.
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Standings and results from yesterday and Tuesday games
Standings show Cincinnati 64 and Milwaukee 7 for 1 2, with St Louis and New York among night games. Teams listed include Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Milwaukee New York and Baltimore with various pitchers and scores noted.
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Charleston golfers earn PGA tour berths in qualifier
In Pittsburgh Youghiogheny Country Club host, Joe Taylor of Charleston West Virginia and Biggy of Butler Pennsylvania posted 141 and 141 to claim two PGA sectional spots. Pavella of Nemacolin shot 70 72 142 to secure the third berth with Conney earning first alternate. Others included Krak 74 74 148 Stoddard 75 74 149 and Carpenter 78 77 155.
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Bowens Homers As Red Wings Nip Kees
Rochester and the Richmond Virginians played a pitchers duel with the Red Wings winning 2-1. Bowens opened scoring with a second inning double and scored on a passed ball error. Bowens added a seventh inning homer after Umphrett tied the game with his first Richmond homer.
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Kenya Runner Breaks 100 Yards In 9.2 At Dublin Meet
Sera phine Antao of Kenya defeated Cornell’s Paul White by eight yards and ran 9.2 seconds for 100 yards, tying the world record though not eligible due to a wind reading. White finished second, with Larry Devitt close behind. Cornell and Penn athletes tallied wins in javelin, high jump, hurdles, and relays.
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Athletic Directors Of SC Decide Tourney Sites For 63
Southern Conference athletic directors in Virginia Beach selected 1963 tournament sites and dates across sports. Cross country at The Citadel on Nov 19, golf in Charlotte May 7-8, indoor track at VMI Feb 23, outdoor track at William and Mary May 10-11, rifle at Ft. Lee Mar 15-16, swimming at Ft. Lee Mar 9-11, tennis in Washington May 6-7, wrestling at West Virginia Univ Mar 8-9.
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White Sox Pitcher Signs With Pistons
DETROIT AP Chicago White Sox pitcher Dave DeBusschere signs a professional basketball contract with the Detroit Pistons. He will report to training camp in October after the baseball season ends. DeBusschere starred at the University of Detroit and recently left the NCAA tournament after his team was eliminated.
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